Nakuke
Nov 30, 2011
Undergraduate / I learned the meaning of the word "endurance" - Obstacle or "Bump" (UCF Essay) [3]
Yes, thank you very much for your feedback.
Yes, thank you very much for your feedback.
Nakuke
Nov 30, 2011
Undergraduate / 'the best places to study Biology' - Reasons why I chose UCF [NEW]
Why did you choose to apply to UCF?
Ever since immigrating to the U.S. in 2001, I have lived in Orlando. I have attended almost all 12 years of my student career here, and I hope to continue the trend. I first visited UCF in the 6th grade and was overwhelmed by the sheer size of the campus. It seemed a whole different city to me. In high school, after discovering my love for Biology and medicine, I once again remembered about the "city" I saw in 6th grade. After researching UCF's superior academics, athletics, and student life, I made it a goal to become a Knight. UCF's internship and research opportunities, as well as its Pre-Professional curriculum make it one of the best places to study Biology.
Moreover, UCF is home to two of the best ROTC units in the state, if not country. After speaking with some of the recruiters in the campus about their training rigor, I became convinced UCF would be the best fit for my collegiate plans. No other college would allow me to increase my academic, physical, and social strength the way UCF can.
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Why did you choose to apply to UCF?
Ever since immigrating to the U.S. in 2001, I have lived in Orlando. I have attended almost all 12 years of my student career here, and I hope to continue the trend. I first visited UCF in the 6th grade and was overwhelmed by the sheer size of the campus. It seemed a whole different city to me. In high school, after discovering my love for Biology and medicine, I once again remembered about the "city" I saw in 6th grade. After researching UCF's superior academics, athletics, and student life, I made it a goal to become a Knight. UCF's internship and research opportunities, as well as its Pre-Professional curriculum make it one of the best places to study Biology.
Moreover, UCF is home to two of the best ROTC units in the state, if not country. After speaking with some of the recruiters in the campus about their training rigor, I became convinced UCF would be the best fit for my collegiate plans. No other college would allow me to increase my academic, physical, and social strength the way UCF can.
Thank you for looking...
Nakuke
Nov 30, 2011
Undergraduate / 'I appear as a typical Asian kid' - Rutgers University-Vibrant Community [4]
I would actually recommend you to make your thesis have 2 different examples. That way, you have neither too many commitments, which will make you seem superficial, nor only one, which will make you seem too concentrated on one concept. Sentence structure and such are good though.
I would actually recommend you to make your thesis have 2 different examples. That way, you have neither too many commitments, which will make you seem superficial, nor only one, which will make you seem too concentrated on one concept. Sentence structure and such are good though.
Nakuke
Nov 30, 2011
Undergraduate / I learned the meaning of the word "endurance" - Obstacle or "Bump" (UCF Essay) [3]
If there has been some obstacle or "bump in the road," in your academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances.
Although I have overcome a number of common obstacles in life; it was not until October of 2009 that I truly learned the meaning of the word "endurance". That month, my whole life changed the day my father was laid off. Although I had hear plenty about the recession in the media and from friends, it had not yet affected me personally, and I felt almost immune to its effects.
The first couple of months were the most difficult; with no income to pay for it, my parents soon defaulted on the mortgage. My parents soon had to apply for welfare in order for us to get by. By now, my family's situation had begun to take the toll on us. My parent's relationship began to struggle, and even worse, my grades began to take a dip. I suddenly became disinterested in most things that were important to me before. Yet, the climax of the year's difficulties did not occur until December. Although my father attempted to negotiate a deal with the bank, our house was soon repossessed, and we had to begin renting. The same happened to our family car, only three days later.
Strangely enough however, it was those events that strengthened us the most. With Christmas rolling around the corner, my parents and I decided that from then on, we would work, as a family, to create a better future. That small relief motivated me to resurrect my falling grades. Soon, after almost nine months of hardship, my parents were making enough on their own to pay for the necessities. Although we are still not at the level of finance we were in before, the experience has toughened me to the effects of a dropping economy and strained family life. I feel confident the future will continue to allow my family and me to prosper.
If there has been some obstacle or "bump in the road," in your academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances.
Although I have overcome a number of common obstacles in life; it was not until October of 2009 that I truly learned the meaning of the word "endurance". That month, my whole life changed the day my father was laid off. Although I had hear plenty about the recession in the media and from friends, it had not yet affected me personally, and I felt almost immune to its effects.
The first couple of months were the most difficult; with no income to pay for it, my parents soon defaulted on the mortgage. My parents soon had to apply for welfare in order for us to get by. By now, my family's situation had begun to take the toll on us. My parent's relationship began to struggle, and even worse, my grades began to take a dip. I suddenly became disinterested in most things that were important to me before. Yet, the climax of the year's difficulties did not occur until December. Although my father attempted to negotiate a deal with the bank, our house was soon repossessed, and we had to begin renting. The same happened to our family car, only three days later.
Strangely enough however, it was those events that strengthened us the most. With Christmas rolling around the corner, my parents and I decided that from then on, we would work, as a family, to create a better future. That small relief motivated me to resurrect my falling grades. Soon, after almost nine months of hardship, my parents were making enough on their own to pay for the necessities. Although we are still not at the level of finance we were in before, the experience has toughened me to the effects of a dropping economy and strained family life. I feel confident the future will continue to allow my family and me to prosper.
